Are we saved by baptism?

(I Peter 3:21, Mark 16:16)

This is a unique scripture because you will find people who will argue and say that nobody can be saved by baptism. Or they will say that baptism is not necessary for salvation. Now, let’s see how baptism saves by belief in the gospel message, which causes repentance and baptism in Jesus name (Acts 2:37-38).

I Peter 3:21 means that we are not saved by the washing of the body, we are saved by a good (clear) conscience toward God. All of the apostles in the New Testament knew that baptism was extremely important to salvation. Therefore, new converts were commanded to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus (Peter) Acts 10:48, (Paul) Acts 19:1-5. These scripture texts are perfectly clear about the importance of baptism to salvation. And they are supported by Acts 2:38 and all the actions of the apostles throughout the book of Acts (Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12).

When we believe, repent and are washed in the blood of Jesus, according to Acts 2:38, we will received remission of sins and have a good conscience toward God.

I guess you might ask? Why would my conscience be clear if I get baptized in Jesus name? Your conscience will be clear because you would have followed God’s Word according to Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38. If you haven’t followed God’s Word, then you can’t have a good conscience toward God (Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12).

Baptism is based on the foundation and Rock of Jesus name. We have put on Christ and we are buried with him by baptism. We know that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. And we know that baptism remits sins (Acts 2:38).

The apostles always taught repentance, baptism in Jesus name for remission of sins and reception of the Holy Spirit at the time baptism was performed. In other words, our conscience will be clear and our soul will be free from the guilt and shame of sin because we have been washed in the blood of Jesus Christ by baptism and we have obeyed the gospel message (II Thessalonians 1:7-8).

Why would we get baptized ourselves and tell others that it’s not necessary? Baptism is absolutely necessary for salvation according to the aforementioned scriptures. If we tell a new convert that all they have to do is confess with their mouth without mentioning repentance, water baptism in Jesus name, and the reception of the Holy Ghost, we are in error (Romans 10:9-10). Refer to question 52 in my book, Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations.

We are saved by baptism according to Peter by having a good conscience toward God and more importantly baptism saves because Jesus said it saves in Mark 16:16.

God’s Word is extremely clear to a believer. However, to an unbeliever, the Word of God is not so clear. God’s Word doesn’t have any private interpretations but unbelievers can’t understand it. Baptism carries the blood of Jesus Christ for remission of sins, and is absolutely necessary for salvation. But let’s understand that I Peter 3:21 and Mark 16:16 are not my words, I didn't say it, God said it.

Instead of trying to prove the scriptures wrong, through the spirit of the antichrist, why not try to understand how the scriptures are true because God said it.

In Mark 16:15-16, Jesus (God) has the final word by telling his apostles that they should go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Then He says; He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. This scripture doesn’t need any private interpretation. According to Jesus Christ baptism saves and if you don’t believe it, you will be damned.

This is an edited version of my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. www.google.com will daniels understanding the trinity.